... upset him; and with Polonius and Ophelia, that it is frustrated love that has driven him mad. These rapid and clumsy changes, from rational speech with those he trusts to irrational conversation with those whom he wishes to impress, are strong evidence of fraud. However, Hamlet knows he must act mad ... he pays the ultimate price. On his way to solving his predicament, Hamlet was met with many obstacles that he had to overcome. Such as when Claudius (using Hamlet's feigned madness as an excuse), told Rosencrantz and Guildenstern that Hamlet was a threat and that they were to take him to...

• Word Count: 1057
• Approx Pages: 4
• Grade Level: High School

... of Hamlet's love for Ophelia is found. Preceding his visit to her, Hamlet states in a soliloquy his famous "to be or not to be" speech in which he considers committing suicide. By this point, his purpose for revenge has made him all the more miserable, and cynical. As Ophelia enters, Hamlet's spirits seem to be aroused: "The fair Ophelia! Nymph in thy ... her father is spying on them. It is Ophelia's answer that upsets him, because she lies that Polonius is at home. By being untruthful to Hamlet, and obeying Polonius and Claudius, Ophelia has reestablished Hamlet's negative feelings tow...

• Word Count: 489
• Approx Pages: 2
• Has Bibliography
• Grade Level: High School